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Young artists in the early years classroom are expressing their creativity through the use of paint. Exploring different materials is an evocative experience, as it stimulates imagination and creativity.  The thoughtful selection and use of different materials in the classroom, and how we interact with 
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Good evening friends and families of Richland Academy.  I am so pleased to welcome you to our school and to thank you for joining us in celebrating the grand opening of our newly expanded learning facility. The heavy machinery that had occupied our space for 
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During one of our recent Morning Meetings in Junior Kindergarten, where we share stories, information, and the unfolding day as a community, I began to consider and reflect upon the term ‘New Knowledge’. I realized that I had used this term to think about what 
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The first weeks of Senior Kindergarten have flown by in a flurry of ‘Looking Closely’ at how the children are relating to their new space, materials and each other. It has been a time at ‘Looking Closely’ at each unique child.  A time to reflect 
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This posting was contributed to Inquiring Minds by Mrs. Kate Daniel, Senior Kindergarten Teacher at Richland Academy. Over the past few days, many of the SK children have been drawn to experiment with the mathematical concept of balance.  They have sought out, and used a 
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I am so excited! I had my very first week at Richland Academy and what a wonderful experience it was! As Assistant Head of School, I was invited to visit every classroom and was able to engage in some lovely conversations shared throughout. Gr. 3: 
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We are days away from the first day of school, and thought this would be a great time to recommend some apps for freshening your devices and supporting digital learning.  We were impressed with this list from teachthought.com because it suggests apps that encourage creation, 
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As Reggio-inspired educators, we recognize the influence the environment has on learning.  Within the Reggio philosophy, the environment is considered the Third Teacher, it’s impact is so profound.  As we create our spaces for children, the challenge is often in the translation of theory into 
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As educators, we are very sensitive to the emotions surrounding the beginning of the school year, ranging from uncontained excitement and anticipation, to fear and anxiety about the unfamiliar.  For some, it is their first experience in a school setting; but even for those returning 
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